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The Palomino Smokehouse
Categories: Restaurants Barbeque Arts & Entertainment Music Venues Nightlife Music Venues Barbeque, Music Venues [Edit]
109 7th Ave SWCalgary, AB T2P 0W5
(403) 532-1911
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11 am - 1 am
Fri 11 am - 2 am
Sat 10 am - 2 am
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Music:
- Live
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Very Loud
- Good For Dancing:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
27 reviews for The Palomino Smokehouse
Review Highlights
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"You can't leave without trying their pulled pork poutine." In 5 reviews -
"The garlic fries were insane." In 5 reviews -
"a couple of live shows." In 3 reviews
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27 reviews in English
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Review from Justin B.
3/3/2012 2 Check-ins Here
I am unsure why I have not written a review about Palomino's earlier than today. Palomino's changed my food-loving life. Here's the story:
I was freshly 18, I had a cool older cousin, who has the same name as a very popular movie/book character. This unnamed cousin took me to Palomino's for a beer, and wings and other food. Being freshly 18 and intimidated by the east side of downtown, I was nervous. I had never had southern BBQ before. HOW HAD I NEVER HAD SOUTHERN BBQ BEFORE? This food was amazing. The smokiness over flowed in my mouth with every bight, up until this point chicken had been a vessel for BBQ sauce, but now who needed the sauce.
I remember my first bite into my pulled pork sandwich like it was 10 seconds ago. It was glorious and juicy, having just finished high school this made no sense to me, doesn't smoke just dry out the meat? NO! Oh it was glorious.
Okay, Now it is years later, I now almost exclusively hang out in the east side of downtown, and I am back at Palomino's. And it's still great. The Mac and Cheese with Pulled Pork/Brisket, so cheesy and glorious. Any of there meats on a bun. Any of there meats without a bun. Everything is great.
New Discovery: Bacon Wrapped Corn on the Cob. Try it. I think it's smoked, and it's fabulous. -
Review from Blake C.
1/26/2012
I will try my best to be unbiased about Palomino as I've been a long time regular:
I've been going for about 3 years now to have myself a tasty after-work brew, as well as whatever food strikes my fancy at the particular moment in time.
If you're a fan of meat, as I am, you'll love the instant smell of smoked *insert any type of meat here* as soon as you walk in the door. The decor isn't fancy, nor is it a pub for people looking for luxury of any kind. Wooden chairs, tables and stools line this particular pub. The doors in the back open to a large patio that isn't cluttered like many I've seen.
I've had the burgers (Juicy and large), the chicken (Barbecue sauce makes everything tasty and it compliments the chicken beautifully), but in the end, I've settled on a particular meal : Mac & cheese.
I have never had a more tasty version of a North American classic. KD eat your heart out. It is served stacked high in a deep bowl. The smell attracts you alone, however the taste is what keeps you coming for more. It is made with 3 types of cheese (White cheddar, Canadian cheddar and bleu cheese) and they mold very well together. I have always had a hatred for bleu cheese, but there is just enough to give it a 'zing' without being overpowering. There is usually a bit of the cheese sauce on the bottom to enjoy as well. The meal itself is very filling and more pricey than one would think ($13, $17 with a chicken breast) but it is worth every penny.
I typically have Peter as my bartender and he has always been great with me. This pub is the classic "Dive bar" but they are my favourite as they have the Cheers (everyone knows your name) feel and are very relaxing. -
Review from Clara A.
1/14/2012
My main purpose of business here: watching concerts in the basement. Never really ate here much, when I have it's been the nacho's (which are top notch I must say) and I've heard great things about their other food options.
The location for this place is a little on the iffy side. It's great because it's right on the LRT line. It sucks cuz on one side is the LRT, the other is Stephen Ave ie: you have to park quite far away if you're driving, which my group of friends always does.
One of my other fave parts about this place is the crowd. At some places you go to a metal concert and you get true metal heads hanging out who windmill to their hearts delight and enjoy a good mosh pit. Here? Well lets look at my last experience: It's a hard rock/metal concert and there's a bunch of girls wearing t-shirts as dresses who are dry humping and seem to think their listening to LMFAO's Party Rock Anthem because they sure love their shufflin'.
Anyways... that's beside the point. Good grub, cool venue and yet shit ass service. I've known people to get attitude from the bartender, and recently I went to get a refill on my pop, I ask the bartender if it's free because I don't know if they charge for refills and he says "For the most part" and walks away. Took me a while to figure out what that meant but I think he was expecting a tip for me taking my glass full of ice over and asking him to push a button until my coke reached the brim. Am I just a cheap ass bitch or is he just a poor bum. Sorry man, I work retail, I get it that you deal with drunks, but my job ain't pretty either and I don't get any tips for it, plus you got a pretty decent tip when my sis-in-law bought the pop to begin with.
Other downsides to this place: Dirty bathrooms with poor lighting leaving you in a creepy dark bathroom stall. It's not really kept clean in regards to cup and such during a show unless the patrons take their empty drinks to the bar (so watch your step people). And the staircases are fairly uneven pieces of wood so be careful if your particularly clumsy. -
Review from Angelo T.
11/4/2011 1 Check-in Here
Title: Mr. PARKER wants "PLEASE"
Author: Angelo
Once upon a time there was a child named Mr. PARKER, who decided that when he grew up, he'll become the bestest WHATEVER in the world. But 20-30+ plus years later through mediocrity and whatever led him to employment as a "bartender" at the Palomino, he decided on Nov 3 2011, to annoy the HELL out of me.
A:"Hey hows it going man? Can I get a water?"
Mr. PARKER:"Can I get a water what? What else do you need to say?"
A:"Just a water"
Mr. PARKER:"Just a water. What?"
A:"That's it for now, thanks"
Mr. PARKER: "No you don't get anything until you say what I need you to say"
*pause*
A:"I don't want it and have no time for this" *walks away*
"Please" Is that what you wanted me to say? Not even a lightly ribbed tone, a wink, and a smile accompanying "Not until you say the magic word, buddy!" Luckily, it was my friend's CD release party so I was in a relatively good mood, so I just walked away ignoring the urge to spawn altercation but like the ninja that I am, got Mr. PARKER's (due to terms & use the full has been stripped) name from the soundman. So suffer the wrath of a sleep-deprived YELPING Angelo!
Was I rude? It doesn't matter, I'm a F#$(@%* customer! Sure, I've worked retail long enough to know how bad customers get, but I've had my "shitty attitude" moments when I realized I wasn't doing my job. Just because I asked for a free water doesn't indicate I was some bum off the street that hasn't dropped some cash into the establishment that employed Mr. PARKER. And it's the PALOMINO man, not Ms. Doubtfire's party...who forces people to say "please?"
Seriously, if you decided to make this a routine, Mr. PARKER, I suggest you calibrate yourself according to the person you're saying it to. Like the following types of people:
1. A hot flirty chick with a short skirt
2. A kindergarden student
HINT: none of the types of people I was not.
OTHERWISE, the Palomino Smokehouse is great venue for concerts and local band performances. The food was really great from my experiences in the past, with their prices being fair, the concert crowd being really cool and non PARKEResque service being great. I suggest trying their brisket and it's popularity amongst patrons speaks for itself. Certainly worth the trouble of parking downtown.
See how positive this review would've gone? Over a glass water...HILARIOUS
But....My "lessons in customer service" trumps Mr. PARKER's "lessons in human courtesy".
The END
ps. PAAARRRRRRKEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRR!!! -
Review from Wendy P.
11/4/2011 4 Check-ins Here
Over the course of my Calgary life, I've been to The Palomino on a variety of occasions. The first was a couple of years ago for a some lunch before a little Lunchbox Theatre. In previous years I've also attended Stampede parties here, and in recent days... a couple of live shows.
As soon as you walk in the door, you'll be hit with the smell of The Palomino. The whole place smells smokey, it is a smokehouse after all. But it permeates throughout the building... even into the basement. Speaking of the basement, if you want a taste of the local indie music scene, you'll want to head here. Tonight I was there for the CD release party for the Outlaws of Ravenhurst. Playing with them were Thwomp (thank goodness they have an m!) and Bell Tower. If you'd like to still be able to hear your kids speak in 10 years, bring yourself some ear plugs. It gets loud. But the space works and you can have a decent vantage point of the stage from most angles. They also serve all beer downstairs that they do upstairs... now if anyone asks when you're there, you'll know!
I think my fave part of The Palomino is the patio in the back. It's fully enclosed and makes for a great private party.
Yelp's 30 Day Challenge: 4/30 -
Review from Sabahat N.
Calgary, AB
5/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
Went there after Beerfest, and quickly got a spot at the tables to grab some food. Ordered the 'Two Meat Sampler', and here are my thoughts:
- SMALL portions! For $24, I would have expected a little bigger.
- The roasted chicken was good.
- The beef brisket was DELICIOUS!
- The garlic fries were insane! I didnt want them to end!
This place gets major points for easy accessibility. Its right on 7th Ave, right infront of the C-train! What else could you ask for?
The upstairs is huge and has enough tables to safely guarantee a spot (I went on a Saturday night and the place was half empty), and the downstairs has some kind of kind of band playing if you're in that sort of mood.
All in all, I would definitely go back again for the beef brisket and the *gasp* FRIES! -
Review from Reginald T.
Calgary, AB
This place is all about the pulled pork.
There's pulled pork sandwiches, pulled pork lasagna, pulled pork poutine; if there's a dish you like to order at different places, you can probably get it here but with pulled pork on it. In fact, the pulled pork makes the dishes here, in my opinion.
That isn't to say that they don't have other things. This place really is for meat lovers though, as you can also get different types of BBQ'd beef and chicken. They also have a brunch menu as well.
The pulled pork lasagna is awesome. Just think of lasagna but with BBQ'd pulled pork instead of ground meat. The pulled pork poutine is tasty, but I'm ashamed as I somewhat consider myself a poutine connoisseur, and I couldn't finish mine. Not because I didn't like it, just that there was so much meat that I got stuffed.
My only complaint is that with groups greater than eight people, they automatically tack on a 17% gratuity. But at least they warn you of that on the menus. If your group is less than eight, they calculate what a 15%, 18%, and 20% gratuity looks like at the bottom of the receipt so you don't have to do the math yourself, which is convenient. They also won't split up the bill (they warn you about this too), although you can split the payments. Kind of annoying when you all want to leave and pay separately, but I can understand how it'd be easier to manage as it seems to get busy sometimes and people come and go often.
But all-in-all, the food is great, and I've made it my personal mission to go back and try each item on the menu. Mind you, I've barely made a dent, but I look at it as more of a long-term goal. -
Review from Kenny M.
3/17/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Palomino!
A rather special place.You will find yourself (or at least I find myself) Wanting to try everything here! from the sliced Brisket to the pulled pork poutine to the beef ribs! (which is all really good by the way!) The palomino is a great place to come eat and drink and listen to some hardcore metal bands downstairs!.... WHAT??? Yep! BBQ and rock 'n' roll come together here like no other place in Calgary! Let me tell you it is quite a lethal combination! Get ready!
So its divided into 3 parts. Main level, basement and outdoor patio. If you want a nice meal with no interruption then the main level is for you. You will be in a sort of "pubby" place with a bar in the centre, quite nice with a good amount of seating available! Sometimes you will be graced by a quiet and light band to play while you are enjoying a bbq dinner.
Outdoor is nice! lots of chairs available and just has a cool feel to it because of the walls that surround you.
Downstairs around 9 or so? Get your earplugs out and put your baby bib on because its about to get messy! Kind of a big open space with some tables, another bar and a very decent sized stage.
I love this place! yet another unique venue/restaurant that has a certain charm! The BBQ alone is a good enough reason to come here.
So next time you want to assault a few of your senses come to the Palamino! check it! -
Review from Katryna C.
Calgary, AB
11/19/2010 ROTD 11/26/2010
I've gone to The Palomino every weekend for as long as I can remember, with some nights that I don't remember, and I've had nothing but great experiences there. The staff is incredibly friendly and they know their regulars on a first name basis.
The bar and washroom stalls are covered in artifacts and writings from the outgoing staff and customers, making every time you go there a new game of "I spy"
Something else you don't want to miss out on at The Palomino is their delicious food, which may seem a little pricey, but the portions are HUGE! Being one of the best smokehouses in Calgary, the bar always smells of succulent slow cooked meat. The pulled pork sandwiches and racks of ribs are second to none.
Friday nights there's almost always free entertainment upstairs by local and touring bands from 6-10, and there's always a show downstairs from 10 till the early morning!
Located right on the C-train across from the center street station and next to the first street NE station, I would recommend The Palomino to anyone looking for a great time and good food! -
Review from Kait K.
Calgary, AB
9/10/2010 ROTD 3/11/2011
I have been going to The Palomino since it opened, first for the live rockabilly and appetizers on First Thursdays and now mainly for dinner dates and live shows in their awesome basement venue. Basement, you say? Sounds sketchy but it is quite the opposite. Definitely, my favourite small venue for local and travelling acts in the city, The Palomino caters to a wide range of genres and music enthusiasts.
Amazing bartenders, beer and the city's best caesars handsdown, we always have a great time at The Palomino. You can't leave without trying their pulled pork poutine. Sinfully delicious.
A great place for a first date (where I went with my husband on ours!), for work parties, or with a group of friends, The Palomino Social Club basically feels like you are in some raucous 1940s RCMP camp complete with the log cabin walls, surly kitchen staff, and some good time music. -
Review from Danger D.
Calgary, AB
10/29/2010
Palomino is a surprising place. Don't be afraid of the dodgey location on the LRT next to the sketchy stores and the Crack house... think of it as part of the adventure! Amazing food AND you can score a 'dime bag' on your way out!
Seriously though... it's not nearly as nasty as it used to be or as bad as many people might expect it to be and the food is well worth stepping over syringes for.
If you dine on Swine you will LOVE what they do with a pulled smoked pork sandwich. Completely best in class. I was there just yesterday and had their special, a Jerk Pork Sandwich... pulled smoked Pork with a Jamacian Jerk BBQ sauce, topped with coleslaw... excuse me while I get a napkin... and the sides were even special... garlic fries and (their in-house specialty) Jack Daniels Apples - which I've only ever seen at Palomino and are worth going for all on their own... I'd love to talk about other items on their menu but really I haven't managed to get past the pulled Pork!!
The space itself is much larger than it looks like it ought to be and is trying to go for that kinda country industrial worn out dive feel... in some ways it reminds me of Bookers Crab Shack. I suppose my only criticism is that this well worn feel is maybe a bit more fact and reality than style choice... tables (presumably post drunken bar brawl) are wobbly and seating is iffy at times and wouldn't rate a Consumers Choice Award any time soon.
All together though the package is easy to appreciate and I look forward to future adventures getting to the Palomino -
Review from Clucker M.
Calgary, AB
1/7/2011
Met up with some friends here last night and thought I'd check out the wings. WOW! Huge, saucy, meaty wings with some kick. Had ordered the 'Hot', not the suicide, but I'd imagine that the suicide must be damn hot based on how hot these ones were. We ended up ordering two rounds of wings they were so good. The only complaint was the service, which ended up being a running joke at our table by the end of the night. The waitress had these giant glasses on, which we swore only allowed her to see things within 4-5 ft of her. We ended up bussing our own table for a bit even. Beware the automatic 17% gratutity tax they slap on your bill as well if you're a group bigger than 6-7 people.
I will be back for more of these wings. -
Review from Gabe A.
My experience at the Palomino is largely relegated to the basement, though I have heard the joint is broken up into three levels, including a rooftop patio. We have played here about four times, and each time it has been an eventful gathering of people eager to rock out with metal knights. The food, or at least what I have sampled, makes me sad I haven't eaten more: the pulled pork was delightfully tender, and the burger I had was on the delicious side. An intriguing conceit of BBQ and metal music together in harmony in the heart of Calgary, but there is no better way to do it!
Listed in: Outlaws of Ravenhurst Live
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Review from Sapna G.
Calgary, AB
6/23/2010
After catching a show at The Globe last night, a friend and I made our way over to The Palomino for some drinks.
With a western-themed decor, my guess is that The Palomino will be PACKED in the upcoming weeks with all the Stampede mayhem getting underway. Considering the wait staff is extremely friendly, I'd be happy for foreigners to experience The Palomino as being authentically Calgarian.
Although I didn't actually eat here, I did peruse their menu and they have quite an assorted selection of food at reasonable prices.
Overall, I was feelin' the vibe. I'd like to head back some time soon to check out one of the many live performances that The Palomino hosts. Maybe I'll see ya there? -
Review from Katie C.
Calgary, AB
10/24/2009
The Palomino occupies the corner of Calgary's "skid row", one of the sketchiest streets in Calgary. That being said, a night at the Pal will provide you with a better cross-section of Calgary's diverse population than just about any other venue. This is the place where construction workers rub shoulders with CEOs. It is also home to some really great live shows, and so also plays host to the young, hip, weird crowd.
We had a Stampede Lunch here for work, and the BBQ is fabulous. The pulled pork was pretty flavorful and delicious, and the fries are awesome. They have decent drink specials too. It was fully in the spirit of stampeder - very cowboyish.
The Pal has two levels, which include the main bar/restaurant area and the large open spaced basement. The shows usually take place in the basement which has decent sound and a full bar. It also has a distinct lack of tables, so they can squeeze in a ton of people. They showcase many different genres - punk, country, rockabilly. If the genre features in the alternascene it will probably play here.
Show or not, the upstairs is a big open space with high ceilings and plenty of tables. They sometimes feature live music here too. Take a moment to talk with the bar staff in the big circle bar in the middle. They've got plenty of stories of the denizens who pass through. And the locals tend to be both funny and friendly, so you might just leave with a few friends. -
Review from Minh P.
8/30/2009
We came here ready for some finger lickin, bootie smackin, foot stompin bbq, but it was just okay.
The chicken was a bit bland and overcooked. The bbq beef short ribs were good and just fell off the bone. Not the best I've had, but not bad either. Could be that I'm from California and have had a lot of good BBQ there.
As for the sides, I tried the cole slaw, grilled veggies, bacon wrapped corn and the yellow and sweet mashed potatoes. My favorite was the cole slaw. Forget about the grilled veggies. They were okay but I only got like two pieces of zucchini and 3 slices of bell peppers. I was really looking forward to the bacon wrapped corn but was disappointed to find it was dry yet soggy. I much prefer the corn I make at home on my bbq grill just plain and grilled in the husk to maintain juiciness. The yellow and sweet potato mash was okay, but was cold.
This is still a memorable place for me because it is where I had my first "Canadian" experience. I was told that I should try a Canadian dish called Poutine.
So I tried the pulled pork Poutine and it was delicious. I was told that the classic Poutine is just french fries with gravy on top and cheese curds. The Poutine here had all of that plus pulled pork on top of it which was so good. The gravy was excellent that I even dipped my chicken into it until it was all gone.
I am a bit jealous now that I know Canadians get to to enjoy Poutine all the time since it is even offered at fast food places like Burger King and A&W. California has no such thing :( I don't believe we have the cheese curds that is used. The closest cheese curds I've ever had is cottage cheese which I can't imagine tasting good with gravy and fries.
To complete my "Canadian" experience I had a pint of Molton's Canadian Beer. It's was light, refreshing and went well with the BBQ. Even better it was on special that night so it was only like $5. They have good and cheap drink specials. There is a drink special for every night of the week which I thought was cool.
I didn't get to see any of the live music that night, but the food was okay. -
Review from Jeska D.
7/8/2010
My boyfriend and I spent a fantastic Friday night drinking at this bar while on our recent mini-vacation to Calgary. Tasty non-traditional bar munchies including garlic fries and corn on the cob.
Best bartender ever. I'll say again. The BEST bartender ever.
We enjoyed free entertainment with the quazi-country band upstairs and could've gone downstairs for even more rock & roll had we wished. As a tourist, I was too absorbed with the local flavor happening all around me as the night wore on and the patrons got more and more intoxicated and the bartender got less and less willing to tolerate their insanity.
Thanks for making our trip to Calgary more awesome Palomino. -
Review from Jason G.
Calgary, AB
5/7/2010 3 photos
If you, unlike Sam Jackson's character in Pulp Fiction, do dig on swine, than you'll go hog wild for the Palomino. I'm talkin' 'bout pulled pork sandwiches (which just so happens to often be the daily special), fall off the bone babyback ribs, and more. Even their smoked fowl is fair. All this served up in a honky-tonk type atmosphere. Hallelujah.
Seeing as how their primo pork often packs the place, parking is at a premium (Say that 5 times fast!). Fortunately the Palomino is located right on the C-train line. So, if you don't have to drive, don't bother. Better to appreciate their wide array of draft beers anyhow. -
Review from Chad W.
Calgary, AB
12/2/2008
I've never eaten a bite in this place. And that's not to say that the food sucks, from what I can tell the food looks like it kicks ass. However, I've been to the Palomino for its live music. The Palomino attracts acts that don't often get into the bigger clubs in town, making it a great place to catch Calgary's forgotten punk, metal, and alternative indie bands.
They serve plenty of beer here too, and it's pretty cheap. Their crowd is usually a weirder 20-to-30-something conglomerate of folks from every scene you can think of. The staff here are fairly friendly, but service can be rather slow at times. -
Review from John C.
7/5/2010
It was right across the street from the hotel where we were staying (and we could see their patio right from the room window), so this is where we had lunch over the weekend.
Between the somewhat lackluster service (by a waitress who admittedly didn't seem to care) and the rather bland food, I was far from impressed with this place. The caesar salad had some zest, but for a place that seems intent on meat based meals, the burger I had lacked any real appeal whatsoever. It made me long for my vegetarian days. -
Review from Lindsay K.
Halifax, NS
10/31/2009
Pulled Pork Sandwich. That's all I should say to you. This sandwich is absolutely delicious and it's only from the Palomino!
The Palomino gets a lot of a lunchtime crowd, since it's located right downtown. They have a pretty decent lunch menu at quite average prices. It seems like it's always pretty busy since there is always a crowd of smokers standing around outside. The food is good ol' fashioned barbecue and it's always good!
At night, however, this place turns into a pretty decent bar! They have loud music and sometimes the occasional hip hop rap show. It's not so much a dance club as just a bar where people congregate to chat and drink and generally just have a good time.
The Palomino has a nice western-theme to it, which proves just how Calgary it really is. I'm not really a western girl myself, but that doesn't change how much I enjoy dinner or a drink at the Palomino. -
Review from lizette r.
6/20/2011
i give the palomino 4 stars for beers, music, atmosphere & side dishes and 3 stars for meat. a few friends and i shared the 2 meat platter and opted for ribs and brisket with sides of beans and corn. we also shared some mac-n-cheese, garlic fries and pulled pork poutine.
the poutine was far and away the best thing we ate. SOOOO good. super, super tasty. one of the best side dishes i've ever had!
in fact, all of the sides dishes were outstanding. the garlic fries were delicious and the beans/black eyed peas and mac-n-cheese were really tasty. the ribs were pretty good but the brisket was just so-so. the sides were much better than the main attractions.
the rockabilly band that was playing was really good, the service was great and the atmosphere was just what we were looking for. the only bummer was that the patio was closed and it was the only somewhat warm and rain free night of my trip!
i would definitely go back if i ever found myself in calgary again. -
Review from Trish L.
Calgary, AB
9/17/2008
When you're this far from Texas, this is as good it gets for bbq. I love their garlic fries. My favourite mains are their slow smoked chicken and kansas pork ribs. Both are juicy, tender and flavourful. My favourite side is the JD apples.
The service is good and the portions are generous. IMHO this is the best bbq place you're gonna find in Calgary. While this is not the best bbq I've ever had in my life, it will curb the craving until my next trek down to Texas! -
Review from Marc B.
Calgary, AB
11/25/2010 1 Check-in Here
When you go, try the cheap parking lot in the alley behind their patio. Then go inside and get a sampler platter of their smoked meats. The brisket is my favorite.
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Review from Gene P.
Calgary, AB
10/26/2009
The food at the Pal is top notch, but service is dodgy. We once waited almost 2 hours for lunch. To compensate, our server gave us an extra pint of Steamwhistle. Which didn't help our afternoon's productivity.
Live music is great - this is one of the better small stages in the city - but shows (a) tend to start very late and (b) go very late. -
Review from Lael P.
Calgary, AB
2/4/2011
I was enjoying a fabulous time, while waiting for the transit train to commence after an accident. I stopped in to order some food and beer, to wait out the closure of transit.
I ordered a 'Rustic Chef's salad and a jug of "Creemore". The food was great and so was the beer. A band was setting up, so I ensured that my seating area nearby, wouldn't be in the way.
When the band started to play, I was so impressed with the guitar player's abilities that I clapped and tried to incite other patrons to appreciate the band's performance.
When I went to pay my bill, the bartender would no longer serve me beer and a big dude appeared to inform me that," it was time to go".
I inquired, "if I had offended anyone or been a problem to anyone,?"
The "bouncer" would not tell me any more. He simply informed me that, "it was time to leave". it seems as though that people having a genuinely good time and not seemingly disturbing anyone are not welcome.
The "bouncer" then started to push me towards the door. I informed him that I still had me 'pack and extra clothes at my seat". I was allowed to retrieve my items.
I was then escorted to the door.
Outside, 2 of the patrons, having a smoke, couldn't believe that I was 'shown the door for having a good time...!
After this experience, I will never return.
This is sad to me, since I have had many a drunk good time at " The Palamino", when I had 1 or more people accompanying me. -
Review from Yo U.
9/26/2009
I was disappointed with my Palomino experience. I won't be back.
